'Monica guarantees an awesome night for all'
Hoopla Impro
'Monica brings a genuinely infectious enthusiasm to the stage'
View from the Cheap Seat
As seen, heard, staged and featured on BBC Three, BBC News, BBC Click, ITVBe, London Live, BBC History, Amazon Prime, Sky Store, BBC Radio London, Talk Radio, Jack Radio, Global Pillage, CBC, @sohoplace, The Comedy Store, Hoopla Impro, Omnibus Theatre, Boulevard Theatre, Battersea Arts Centre, Bristol Improv Theatre, Kings Head Theatre, Barons Court Theatre, The Guardian, Timeout and more...
Monica Gaga is a British-born black African queer host, improviser, facilitator, maker and performer. She has been performing and hosting for 11 years, improvising for 24 years and facilitating professionally for 16 years.
The Comedy Store Players regular is the producer of HELL YEAH!, the femxle-centred queer improv collective. She is a cast member of Do The Right Scene, named ‘theatre that thinks’ by Timeout; Broadway Baby five-star reviewed show Yes Queens and feminist duo Derek's Mojo.
Trained at East 15 Acting School, Monica has worked professionally across England, Ireland, Scotland, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Italy, Canada and beyond.
Monica is currently based in London, UK.
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Sat, 20 AprUnity Theatre Liverpool20 Apr 2024, 14:30 CESTUnity Theatre Liverpool, 1 Hope Pl, Liverpool L1 9BG, UK
Mon, 22 AprOnline via ZOOM22 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST – 26 Apr 2024, 13:00 BSTOnline via ZOOM22 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST – 26 Apr 2024, 13:00 BSTOnline via ZOOMOur brilliant Comedy Crash Course is an accessible and inclusive fast-track towards performing, writing and creating comedy. Featuring an hour a day of expert coaching and guidance from brilliant industry experts and an opportunity to perform in an online showcase at the end of the week...
Fri, 26 AprHoopla Impro26 Apr 2024, 20:00Hoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK- Sat, 04 MayBristol Improv Theatre04 May 2024, 20:00Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP, UK
Sun, 05 MayThe Comedy Store05 May 2024, 19:30The Comedy Store, 1a Oxendon St, London SW1Y 4EE, UK- Fri, 31 MayHoopla Impro31 May 2024, 20:00Hoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK
Sat, 15 JunOmnibus Theatre15 Jun 2024, 19:45Omnibus Theatre, 1 Clapham Common North Side, London SW4 0LH, UK- Fri, 21 JunHoopla Impro21 Jun 2024, 20:00Hoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK
- Sun, 23 JunThe Comedy Store23 Jun 2024, 19:30The Comedy Store, 1a Oxendon St, London SW1Y 4EE, UK
Sat, 06 JulHoopla Impro06 Jul 2024, 21:00 BSTHoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK- Fri, 26 JulHoopla Impro26 Jul 2024, 20:00Hoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK
Sun, 15 SeptAtsitsa Bay15 Sept 2024, 16:00 – 22 Sept 2024, 13:00Atsitsa Bay, Island, Ατσίτσα 340 07, Greece15 Sept 2024, 16:00 – 22 Sept 2024, 13:00Atsitsa Bay, Island, Ατσίτσα 340 07, GreeceAtsitsa Bay is a holistic holiday centre set in a stunning, natural location, right on the bay and surrounded by pine forest. With a wide range of courses and activities and an outstanding team of facilitators, it's the perfect place to be inspired and try something new.- Fri, 27 SeptHoopla Impro27 Sept 2024, 20:00Hoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK
Fri, 18 OctAlicante Province of Spain18 Oct 2024, 16:00 – 21 Oct 2024, 10:00Alicante Province of Spain, C. Francisco Salzillo, 10, 03189 Dehesa de Campoamor, Alicante, Spain18 Oct 2024, 16:00 – 21 Oct 2024, 10:00Alicante Province of Spain, C. Francisco Salzillo, 10, 03189 Dehesa de Campoamor, Alicante, SpainTake time to pause and reflect on your triumphs and cancel out the noise. Use this workshop to put a focus on the acting & improv you want to do and map out how you can do it on your terms...- Fri, 25 OctAlicante Province of Spain25 Oct 2024, 16:00 – 28 Oct 2024, 10:00Alicante Province of Spain, C. Francisco Salzillo, 10, 03189 Dehesa de Campoamor, Alicante, Spain25 Oct 2024, 16:00 – 28 Oct 2024, 10:00Alicante Province of Spain, C. Francisco Salzillo, 10, 03189 Dehesa de Campoamor, Alicante, SpainTake time to pause and reflect on your triumphs and cancel out the noise. Use this workshop to put a focus on the acting & improv you want to do and map out how you can do it on your terms...
- Fri, 29 NovHoopla Impro29 Nov 2024, 20:00Hoopla Impro, The Miller, 96 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SS, UK
23rd to 26th August 2024Blackwell Court23rd to 26th August 2024Blackwell Court, Blackwell Court, Agmore Rd, Blackwell, Bromsgrove B60 1PX, UK23rd to 26th August 2024Blackwell Court, Blackwell Court, Agmore Rd, Blackwell, Bromsgrove B60 1PX, UKI'm excited about being part of Rebel Badge Club's - Rebel Summer Camp 2023. I'll be bringing some improv fun to the 4 day camp. Visit www.rebelbadgestore.com to understand the magic of the merit badges for adults.
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